Christmas in July at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum: What to Know
Yes, really — Christmas in July is happening at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum this Saturday, and it is exactly as chaotic and wonderful as it sounds. Santa and Mrs. Claus show up at a WWII hangar, in July, in New Jersey, at the Jersey Shore. Our Beach Ball Bunnies crew had thoughts — watch the full video above.
Sea Chest Motel is a family-owned hotels near Wildwood NJ tucked one block from the beach in Wildwood Crest — and the go-to hotel near the beach in Wildwood NJ for Jersey Shore vacations.
Sandy is fully hyped, Biscuit is skeptical it makes sense at ninety degrees, and Harry the seagull has some opinions about “fake snow” from a guy who remembers when it was just sand. Fair.
Christmas in July: Date, Time & What’s There
- 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM
- 🎅 Santa & Mrs. Claus meet & greet, photos
- ✈️ Cockpit tours inside the museum’s WWII hangar
- 🎵 Live music and family activities
- 💵 Adults $16 / Children (3-12) discounted — confirm current pricing before you go
The NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum is set inside an original WWII-era hangar at Cape May Airport — genuinely one of the more unusual holiday-in-summer things to do on this stretch of the Jersey Shore.
Staying Nearby for the Weekend
Sea Chest Motel is one block from the beach in Wildwood Crest — an easy short drive from the museum, and a good home base if you’re stacking this with a beach day. Book direct for the best rate, no third-party markup.
Getting Here
Sea Chest Motel is located at 7401 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum is a short drive up Route 9/47 toward Cape May Airport.
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Merry Christmas from the boardwalk — Sea Chest Motel 🎈✈️
